Are You the Right Size? ∙∙ Jesus saw Nathaniel coming toward him and said, “Now here is a genuine son of Israel– a man of complete integrity.” – John 1:47 John 1:43-49 “On the next day, Jesus wanted to set out for Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, ‘Follow me.’ Philip then soughtContinue reading “Are You the Right Size? ∙∙”
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Fighting Against God! ∙∙
Fighting Against God! ∙∙ We must obey God rather than any human authority. – Acts 5:29 Acts 5:34-39 34 But one member, a Pharisee named Gamaliel, an expert in religious law and respected by all the people, stood up and ordered that the men be sent outside the council chamber for a while. 35 ThenContinue reading “Fighting Against God! ∙∙”
Grazing or Growing?
Grazing or Growing? Proverbs 15:14: “A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while a fool feeds on trash.” Proverbs 15:9-17 9 The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue godliness. 11 Even Death and Destruction hold no secrets from the LORD. How much more does he know the humanContinue reading “Grazing or Growing?”
Trash talking ∙∙
Trash talking ∙∙ A warrior putting on his sword for battle should not boast like a warrior who has already won. – 1 Kings 20:11 1 Samuel 17:40-46 “David gathered five smooth stones from a stream and placed them in his shepherd’s bag. With only his shepherd’s staff and sling in hand, he made hisContinue reading “Trash talking ∙∙”
What Matters Most? ∙
What Matters Most? ∙ For from the heart come evil thoughts . . .. These are what defile you. – Matthew 15:19-20 Matthew 15:2-20 “Why do Your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders?” Jesus responded, “You invalidated the word of God for the sake of your tradition.” “You hypocrites! Isaiah rightly prophesied of you,Continue reading “What Matters Most? ∙”
Humility – Not What You Expect ∙∙
Humility – Not What You Expect ∙∙ Now Moses was very humble – humbler than any other person on earth. – Numbers 12:3 Matthew 11:28-30 28 Then Jesus said, Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. LetContinue reading “Humility – Not What You Expect ∙∙”
God’s standards ∙
God’s Standards ∙ Jesus Replied: “Love The Lord Your God With All Your Heart And With All Your Soul And With All Your Mind.” This Is The First And Greatest Commandment. And The Second Is Like It: “Love Your Neighbor As Yourself.” All The Law And The Prophets Hang On These Two Commandments. – MatthewContinue reading “God’s standards ∙”
It might have been ∙∙
It might have been ∙∙ As a deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God! – Psalms 42:1 Psalms 42:1-11 As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appearContinue reading “It might have been ∙∙”
Turning Away From the Living God ∙∙
Turning Away From the Living God ∙∙ Be careful then, dear brothers and sisters. Make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning you away from the living God. – Hebrews 3:12 2 Peter 3:17 I am warning you ahead of time, dear friends. Be on guard so that you will notContinue reading “Turning Away From the Living God ∙∙”
The Image of the Invisible God ∙
The Image of the Invisible God ∙ You alone are the LORD. You made the skies and the heavens and all the stars. You made the earth and the seas and everything in them. You preserve them all, and the angels of heaven worship you. – Nehemiah 9:6 Colossians 1:15-19 15 Christ is the visibleContinue reading “The Image of the Invisible God ∙”
